It's late evening in the town of Thaba Nchu in South Africa's Free State province, and at the local train station, a group of residents snuggle deeper into their blankets to ward off the bitter autumn ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A passenger train burst into flames Thursday after striking two vehicles at a crossing in a remote part of central South Africa, killing at least 18 people and injuring more ...

There are beautiful trains all around the world, including in Africa. In what has been dubbed a “safari by rail,” train enthusiasts and those seeking a unique experience can embark on an incredible ...

A passenger train collided with a freight train on Tuesday, killing 10 people and injuring 49, according to South African police. Nine of the injured were in serious condition after five of the ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s state-owned passenger rail operator has apologized for stranding riders on a train from Johannesburg to Cape Town for more than a day as food reportedly dwindled and ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Two trains collided in the South African city of Durban on Tuesday evening, injuring more than 50 passengers in an accident that officials said could have been much worse. Neither ...

After years of South African train stations being subjected to unsolved arson attacks and hundreds of trains being burned, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has dismissed four senior officials ...

Railways are one of the most economical ways to carry large amounts of commodities across vast distances, including within the continent of Africa. While some African countries boast extensive railway ...